Politics & Diplomacy

Politics & Diplomacy

Healthy democratic societies are governed through the holding of elections, passage of policies through government institutions, and equal application of the law to all citizens. These activities influence not only the internal decisions of these societies, but also inform the ways countries interact with their regional and global neighbors, whether through direct bilateral ties or encompassed in larger international organizations.

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#ElectionWatch: Bots and Boosters in Mexico

New Atlanticist Mar 18, 2025

The Gaza cease-fire is over. What’s next from Israel, Hamas, and the US?

By Atlantic Council experts

In the early hours of March 18, Israel launched air strikes on Gaza, ending the two-month cease-fire. Atlantic Council experts answer pressing questions about the resumed conflict.
Conflict Israel
#ElectionWatch: Bots and Boosters in Mexico

New Atlanticist Mar 17, 2025

Enough carrots for Putin. For better negotiations, serve ‘maximum pressure’ instead.

By Benjamin L. Schmitt, Richard L. Morningstar, and Daniel Fried

Since Russia appears content for negotiations to move slowly, the Trump administration should turn up the pressure with new sanctions.
Conflict Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion
#ElectionWatch: Bots and Boosters in Mexico

Issue Brief Mar 13, 2025

Present without impact? How the Middle East perceives China’s diplomatic engagement

By Jonathan Fulton

Despite economic advancements and high-profile diplomatic engagements, China’s influence remains largely economic rather than political, Jonathan Fulton argues.
China Economy & Business

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2018 Elections in Latin America

Jun 20, 2018

#ElectionWatch: Bots and Boosters in Mexico

By Ben Nimmo and Donara Barojan

Mexican political party the New Alliance (Nueva Alianza, or PANAL) has been benefiting from significant online amplification by a cluster of activists and probable Twitter bots, in the countdown to the country’s July 1 election.

Disinformation Elections

New Atlanticist

Jun 18, 2018

Here’s Why Georgia Must Be on the Agenda of a Trump-Putin Summit

By George Tsereteli

As the ten-year anniversary of the 2008 Russian invasion of Georgia approaches, there will be a brief spike in policy suggestions and attention paid to the small Caucasian nation. The reality, unfortunately, is that the five-day war in August 2008 is now mostly cited in the context of being the event that took place prior […]

European Union International Organizations

In the News

Jun 18, 2018

Charai for the Gatestone Institute: The Diplomatic Big Bang

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy

2018 Elections in Latin America

Jun 17, 2018

#ElectionWatch: Eyes on Colombia from Venezuela

By Jose Luis Peñarredonda

The Colombian elections have spurred significant interest in Venezuela, as evidenced by the social media activity of accounts based in the country or managed by Venezuelans.

Colombia Disinformation

New Atlanticist

Jun 15, 2018

A Call to Work Together

By Valerie Rouxel-Laxton

Institutions and fora such as the United Nations, the Bretton Woods Institutions, the World Trade Organization, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the G-groups are based on the organizing principle of multilateralism. After World War II, they have helped nation states coexist in a peaceful and relatively prosperous environment. Nowadays, they face criticism […]

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy
Heiko Maas, February 4, 2011 (photo: SPD Schleswig-Holstein).

NATOSource

Jun 15, 2018

Germany’s Foreign Minister Calls for ‘A Real European Security and Defense Union’

By Heiko Mass, German Foreign Ministry

That world order that we once knew, had become accustomed to and sometimes felt comfortable in – this world order no longer exists.

European Union France

IranSource

Jun 14, 2018

Trump’s Iran Policy: From the Art of the Deal to the Mirage of Regime Change

By Manochehr Dorraj and Mahmood Monshipouri

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo used his first speech in his new position on May 21, 2018, to send a message to the Iranian leadership and people. Pompeo laid out twelve demands including ending Iran’s ballistic missiles development, halting support for Lebanese Hezbollah and Palestinian groups including Hamas, allowing nuclear inspectors “unqualified access to […]

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Jun 14, 2018

Democracy in Danger: Confusing the Symptoms of Disorder with Its Cause

By Laure Mandeville and Joshua Mitchell

Speaking to the National Assembly of France a month before the French Revolution of 1848, Alexis de Tocqueville declared; “Beware, the wind of revolutions is arising; don’t you feel it?”  Those gathered that day did not feel it.  Today, the winds of political revolt are sweeping through the West: in the United States, Italy, Britain, […]

European Union International Organizations

In the News

Jun 14, 2018

Slavin Quoted in The Arab Weekly on the G7 Summit and Iran

By Barbara Slavin

Read the full article here.

European Union International Organizations

2018 Elections in Latin America

Jun 13, 2018

#ElectionWatch: Bees Cause Buzz in Colombia

By Jose Luis Peñarredonda

A week before the election, people attending a campaign rally for Colombian presidential candidate Iván Duque were attacked by a swarm bees.

Colombia Disinformation
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Fellow

Afaq Hussain

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Project for Middle East Intergation

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

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Kyoko Imai

Associate Director and Resident Fellow

Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Security & Defense Japanese

Fellow

Valeriya Ionan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center Europe Center

Digital Policy English

Fellow

Beniamino Irdi

Former Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Disinformation English

Fellow

Khosro Sayeh Isfahani

Former Researcher

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arms Control Civil Society

Fellow

Dean Jackson

Nonresident Fellow

Digital Policy Elections
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Is Russia’s war machine running out of steam?
Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy Russia Security & Defense
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The 2026 Iraq Dialogue
Geopolitics & Energy Security Iraq Middle East Politics & Diplomacy
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Trade over aid: Prosperity for the US and the developing world
Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society United States and Canada
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